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Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The harsh demands issued by Austria-Hungary to Serbia on July 23, 1914, following the assassination, which Serbia could not fully accept and which precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war.

AP course connection

Topic 8.2: 8.2 World War I

Unit 8

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